Promptly dispose of plastic shopping bags and plastic dry-cleaning bags. Recycle
these bags if you can, but if you have to dispose of them in the trash, tie several
knots in each bag before throwing it out.

Keep all plastic bags, including garbage bags and sandwich-style plastic bags,
out of the reach of young kids.

When cleaning up after a birthday or holiday party, pay special attention to all
plastic bags from packaging. Collect them and throw them out immediately.

Keep balloons, including uninflated balloons, out of reach and immediately pick
up and safely dispose of pieces of broken balloons.

Be Prepared

If you're expecting a baby or already have a child, it's a good idea to:

Maintaining a Safe, Kid-Friendly Environment

To check your childproofing efforts, get down on your hands and knees in every
room of your home for a kid's-eye view. Be aware of your child's surroundings and
what could be dangerous.

Completely childproofing your home can be difficult. If you can't childproof the
entire house, you can shut the doors (and install doorknob covers) to any room a child
shouldn't enter to prevent wandering into places that haven't been properly childproofed.
Doorknob covers and childproof locks for sliding doors are also great for keeping
little ones from leaving your home.

Of course, how much or how little you childproof your home is up to you. Keeping
a close eye on kids is the very best way to protect them from injuries.

Whether you have a baby, toddler, or school-age child, your home should be a safe
place for your little one to explore. After all, touching, holding, climbing, and
exploring are the activities that develop your child's body and mind.